Interpretive Centers: The History, Design, and Development of Nature and Visitor Centers (Interpreter's Handbook Series) - Softcover

Michael P. Gross; Ronald Zimmerman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0932310443 ISBN 13: 9780932310446

Publisher: Schmeeckle Reserve, 2002

Synopsis

This comprehensive sourcebook offers insights into the evolution of today's interpretive centers, defines functions of nature and visitor centers, and presents a model for holistic design. The oversized 11""x11"" book is richly illustrated with interpretive center examples and case studies from all over the country. Chapters include: Interpretive Centers: Contemporary Temples in Sacred Places, Centers in a Changing Society, Design: Honoring the Spirit of Place, Dimensions of Design, Planning an Interpretive Center, Interpretive Media and Programs, Keeping Up With Change.

About this title

About the Author

The authors have developed and co-instructed environmental interpretation classes at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resources for 30 years. They created the Interpreters Handbook Series in 1988, a series of training manuals for the interpretive profession. The team serves as a consultant to interpretive agencies and private organizations, facilitating workshops and providing planning and evaluation services. Their enthusiasm for natural history grew from their childhood explorationsMike in northwest Iowa and Ron in the Nebraska Sandhills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Schmeeckle Reserve
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0932310443
• ISBN 13: 9780932310446
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 236